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Handsome Hound Bassets
- Herrin, IL
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm jennifer l., the breeder behind Handsome Hound Bassets located in Herrin, IL. We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning aBasset Hound is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
My grandfather had a kennel so I’ve always been around puppies. I just love the basset breed so I plan on breeding, training and loving bassets in my retirement.What makes your program special?
My puppies are raised with love and affection everyday. They are socialized with people and other dogs. They have a play area and I start to potty train at 3 weeks.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Vera- red collar
Went homeFemale
Fay
Went homeFemale
Norman- dark green collar
Went homeMale
Helen-pink collar
Went homeFemale
Leroy- black collar
Went homeMale
Betty Lou
Went homeFemale
Gunner-light blue collar
Went homeMale
Gurtrude- purple collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from jennifer
jennifer has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $4,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All fur babies are AKC registered, wormed, up to date on shots, vet checked and microchipped. 100$ reserves your choice of fur babies.”
Contract & health guarantee
jennifer may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If jennifer offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to jennifer directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from jennifer.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Herrin, IL
631 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
542 miles away
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More about jennifer
jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
jennifer’s links
jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Handsome Hound Bassets meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Doc ‘Howl’iday, dad
Basset Hound
About Doc ‘Howl’iday
Lovable & easy going hound dog!! Loves to be outside and naps on the couch with his humans! The perfect Brazilian hound!!!
Honey, mom
Basset Hound
About Honey
Sweet, spunky little girl 🐾 Love ❤️ bug ❣️
Huckleberry, dad
Basset Hound
About Huckleberry
Big love chunk 🐾 So sweet & loving, he is a gentle giant ❤️
Pearl, mom
Basset Hound
About Pearl
Pearl is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, jennifer decided to make her part of their program. jennifer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Hattie, mom
Basset Hound
About Hattie
Hattie is a female Basset Hound over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, jennifer decided to make her part of their program. jennifer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Handsome Hound Bassets reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Basset Hounds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
DNA Disease Panel, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
